Gauntlet
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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Gauntlet is an action game where players choose characters and fight their way through hordes of enemies that assault them on the way to the end of the level. One or two players must make their way through 100 levels of mayhem and magic. 

The game features a choice of four characters to play with, each with different weapons. Thor the Warrior has a bludgeoning battle axe, Thyra the Valkyrie has a close range sword, Questor the Elf has his long range bow, and Merlin the Wizard has magical bolts.

Ghosts, goblins and even the life-draining Death are among the enemies. Enemies stream out of generators, so destroy these before tackling the rest. 

Keys are needed to open the many doors within the levels, and in some situations a door will contain only bonus items, not a progressive route. Scattered magic potions act like smart bombs and clear the screen of all enemies. Beware of poison though, this reduces the character's energy level. Treasure is abundant throughout the levels and adds to the player's score.

Gauntlet was voted #64 in the Top 100 Games of All Time poll published by Game Informer Magazine (Issue 100, August 2001).

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Description from the packaging (US version) :

The arcade sensation comes home.
This is it. The game everybody's been waiting for. Gauntlet. One of the most successful arcade games of all time has come home. And it brings with it all the characters, dungeons, traps, treasures and excitement you loved in the arcades.

Featuring:
Thor, Thyra, Questor, and Merlin together again.
Ghosts, grunts, demons, lobbers, sorcerers, and Death.
Potions, magic, keys, treasure, traps, transporters, and more.
All the levels you know and love from the arcade.
Two player, join at any time, play system.
The action, sound, and animation of the arcades on your home screen.
